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Doctor of Physical Therapy opens doors
After years of planning and preparation, the Charleston Southern University Doctor of Physical Therapy program hosted an Open House this week and welcomed visitors to tour the classrooms and clinical spaces. President Dondi Costin welcomed the guests which included clinical partners, advisory board members, and members of the community. Costin said, “It’s a day to […]
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Three faculty members and one staff member received the Emeritus title at the annual employee luncheon May 5, and the faculty were recognized at the May 7 Commencement. President Dondi Costin said, “Imagine how many students’ lives were impacted by this group.” Dr. Arnold Hite, emeritus professor of business, served CSU for 32 years. During […]
| READ MORE: Four employees earn emeritus distinctionCollege of Education recognizes 23 master’s, nine EdD grads
Twenty-three Master of Education and nine Doctor of Education in leadership graduates were honored at a Friday evening Charleston Southern University College of Education Commencement event. This was the second EdD cohort to graduate from CSU. Listed below are the newest Charleston Southern alumni, along with the dissertation titles of doctoral graduates. Master of Education […]
| READ MORE: College of Education recognizes 23 master’s, nine EdD gradsLargest graduating class walks stage
The largest Charleston Southern University graduating class ever, with 776 graduates, was recognized Saturday, May 7 at North Charleston Coliseum. Ceremonies for the Classes of 2021 and 2020 were held on Buccaneer Field last spring due to COVID. Legendary Coach Lou Holtz addressed the graduates and received an Honorary Doctor of Public Service from the […]
| READ MORE: Largest graduating class walks stageCSU President makes 50 Most Influential list
Charleston Business Magazine named President Dr. Dondi E. Costin to its 2021 50 Most Influential list. A retired U.S. Air Force major general, Costin served as the 18th Air Force Chief of Chaplains, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., prior to accepting the presidency at CSU. Costin shared his Four Cs of traits of a good leader with Charleston […]
| READ MORE: CSU President makes 50 Most Influential listStudents receive funding for research projects
Three Charleston Southern students were among the 21 student presenters at the 2022 Research Symposium of the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. The 21 students represented 18 research projects from eight of the SCICU’s 21 institutions. The research grants were awarded in 2021, and students presented their findings last month. Amber Alliston and Colton […]
| READ MORE: Students receive funding for research projectsSigma Beta Delta honors 12 students
The Hans A. Nielsen College of Business honored 12 students who attained superior academic records by inducting them into the international honor society, Sigma Beta Delta, on April 21, 2022. To qualify for an invitation to join Sigma Beta Delta, students majoring in business must be in the top 20% of their junior, senior or second-year […]
| READ MORE: Sigma Beta Delta honors 12 studentsCFP board registered personal finance degree now offered
Charleston Southern University has been approved by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) to provide a new financial planning degree, the BBA in Personal Financial Management. “CFP Board is pleased to approve the program at Charleston Southern University as a CFP Board Registered Program,” said Kamila Elliott, CFP®, chair of CFP Board’s Board […]
| READ MORE: CFP board registered personal finance degree now offeredWomen in Industry honor CSU dean
The recent Charleston Women in Industry Conference included a panel of men who were nominated and chosen based on their record of supporting and empowering women in the workplace. Dr. Todd Ashby, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics, joined three men from Boeing and Volvo to discuss how they empower women in the […]
| READ MORE: Women in Industry honor CSU deanCampus celebrates annual Awards Day
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, Charleston Southern University celebrated the achievements of students, faculty, and staff at the 57th Annual Academic and Student Life Awards. Historically, this event fulfills the last chapel service of each academic year. More than 40 students received recognition for academic performance within individual programs as well as special scholarship awards […]
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